Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-03-06

eral weeks. The evening was passed in a
most delightful AM with the assistance
cords. music and conversation, while
snlendid refreshments, served atll O'Clock
added TO the enjoyment very decidedly
A we'll known married man and his
charming wife were seated at q late Sunday
dinner. not very long ago, when the door
hell rang and q servant appeared and
handed a card to the mistress OF the mouse
Good gracious" she exclaimed, ITS
our minister, and I've been eating onions''
.sNever mind, my dear" replied the
husband, you need not kiss him to-day"
Wasn't that pretty mean OF thai horrid
man?
In the way of millinery novelties a null
titude of shapes for the coming spring are
ooaip shown in straw braids, with more
b0nnets than usual. Dress hats have the
left side almost invariably rolled, either
medium OF high to extremes. Brlms are
short at back and deep at front, frequently
with dropping, hat-face idea. a number
of stylish shades are shown in turbans or
toquets.
Sunken crowns and sloping tips are ia
yorable features, and the Knox, or diamond
ridge effect, is again observed, both at the
back and front Of crowns. Plain and rough
braids, and combinations OF fancies with
same, are seen III all assortments, with a
tendency toward more fancy, open lace
effects. In colors, over thirty shades are
shown, so as to embrace the newest effects
in heliotrope, light green, boreals, light
red or old rose, aud similar tints, as shown
in silk goods.
On Wednesday evening next Mr.. John
Clark. of Pleasant Valley, will entertain
his country friends at his elegant home, In
the usual cordial and hospitable manner
for which the Clark mansion is noted.
Last Sunday evening the residence OF
Mrs. Mary Blanchard, at Pleasant Valley,
was filled with a large number OF friends,
the occasion being q reception rendered to
Thomas Memminger, of Burnett, Neb., Il
brother of the hostess. An elegant supper
was served and q very enjoyable evening
spent by all. Mr.. Memmlnger was almost
overwhelmed with good wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS, but managed to express his
thanks and pleasure in a very graceful lit
tie speech. The festivities Of the occasion
continued until q late hour.
M CdreRe, or mid Lent, so widely cele-
brated in European countries and our "
Eastern cities as the especial occasion OF
entertainments for worthy objects, will be
observed in this city, at Prot. Armstrong;
studio, by two composers matinees, on
the afternoons of March 22d and Goth,
given by selected pianists from among his
adv anced pupils, for the benefit of that de-
servedly successful institution, the WO-
mans Exchange.
Mrs. w. J.. w. Cowden entertained q
few friends last Tuesday evening in a very
pleasant manner at her home on the ISL
and, various social amusements backed up
by refreshments of the most enjoyable ma
ture, affording an appreciated treat.
Mr.. Frank Purcell was rendered a sur
prise party by his friends on Thursday
evening at his home on North Market
street. Progressive euChre and dancing
were the principal amusementS until tWelNe
o'clock, when a sumptuOus supper was
served and enioyably discussed, after which
the fun was resumed and continued until
an early hour next morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Eckert entertained
a number of friends ut their home on the
Island, Friday evening, with euchrc. A
most enjoyable evening was spent by all
present, and many exciting aud closely con-
tested games were played. Refreshments
were served at a seasOnablc hour, which
were greatly relished.
La Belle Lodge No. =, A. o. u. W., gave
a pleasant entertainment at Handlan's
Hall, last Thursday evening, which was
enjoyed by quitea number ofguests. These
entertainments will. be given semi-monthly
hereafter.